I. INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS

LINEAR INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES4

Have you asked yourself how your parents budget their income for your family’s needs? How engineers determine the needed materials in the construction of new houses, bridges, and other structures? How students like you spend their time studying, accomplishing school requirements, surfing the internet, or doing household chores?

These are some of the questions which you can answer once you understand the key concepts of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables. Moreover, you’ll find out how these mathematics concepts are used in solving real-life problems.

II. LESSONS AND COVERAGE

In this module, you will examine the above questions when you take the following lessons:

• Mathematical Expressions and Equations in Two Variables • Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables • Graphs of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

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In these lessons, you will learn to:• differentiate between mathematical expressions and mathematical equations;• differentiate between mathematical equations and inequalities;• illustrate linear inequalities in two variables;• graph linear inequalities in two variables on the coordinate plane; and• solve real-life problems involving linear inequalities in two variables.

Module MapModule Map This chart shows the lessons that will be covered in this module.

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Mathematical Expressions and Equations in Two Variables

Graphs of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

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III. PRE - ASSESSMENT

Find out how much you already know about this module. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Take note of the items that you were not able to answer correctly. Find the right answer as you go through this module.

1. Janel bought three apples and two oranges. The total amount she paid was at most Php 123. If x represents the number of apples and y the number of oranges, which of the following mathematical statements represents the given situation?

a. 3x + 2y ≥ 123 c. 3x + 2y > 123b. 3x + 2y ≤ 123 d. 3x + 2y < 123

2. How many solutions does a linear inequality in two variables have?

a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. Infinite

3. Adeth has some Php 10 and Php 5 coins. The total amount of these coins is at most Php 750. Suppose there are 50 Php 5-coins. Which of the following is true about the number of Php 10-coins?

I. The number of Php 10-coins is less than the number of Php 5-coins.II. The number of Php 10-coins is more than the number of Php 5-coins.III. The number of Php 10-coins is equal to the number of Php 5-coins.

a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III

4. Which of the following ordered pairs is a solution of the inequality 2x + 6y ≤ 10?

a. (3, 1) b. (2, 2) c. (1, 2) d. (1, 0) 5. What is the graph of linear inequalities in two variables?

a. Straight line c. Half-plane b. Parabola d. Half of a parabola

6. The difference between the scores of Connie and Minnie in the test is not more than 6 points. Suppose Connie’s score is 32 points, what could be the score of Minnie?

a. 26 to 38 b. 38 and above c. 26 and below\ d. between 26 and 38

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7. What linear inequality is represented by the graph at the right?

a. x – y > 1 b. x – y < 1 c. -x + y > 1 d. -x + y < 1

8. In the inequality c – 4d ≤ 10, what could be the possible value of d if c = 8?

a. d ≤ -12 b. d ≥ -

12 c. d ≤

12 d. d ≥

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9. Mary and Rose ought to buy some chocolates and candies. Mary paid Php 198 for 6 bars of chocolates and 12 pieces of candies. Rose bought the same kinds of chocolates and candies but only paid less than Php 100. Suppose each piece of candy costs Php 4, how many bars of chocolates and pieces of candies could Rose have bought?

a. 4 bars of chocolates and 2 pieces of candies b. 3 bars of chocolates and 8 pieces of candies c. 3 bars of chocolates and 6 pieces of candies d. 4 bars of chocolates and 4 pieces of candies

10. Which of the following is a linear inequality in two variables?

a. 4a – 3b = 5 c. 3x ≤ 16 b. 7c + 4 < 12 d. 11 + 2t ≥ 3s

11. There are at most 25 large and small tables that are placed inside a function room for at least 100 guests. Suppose only 6 people can be seated around the large table and only 4 people for the small tables. How many tables are placed inside the function room?

a. 10 large tables and 9 small tables b. 8 large tables and 10 small tables c. 10 large tables and 12 small tables d. 6 large tables and 15 small tables

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12. Which of the following shows the plane divider of the graph of y ≥ x + 4?

a. c.

b. d.

13. Cristina is using two mobile networks to make phone calls. One network charges her Php 5.50 for every minute of call to other networks. The other network charges her Php 6 for every minute of call to other networks. In a month, she spends at least Php 300 for these calls. Suppose she wants to model the total costs of her mobile calls to other networks using a mathematical statement. Which of the following mathematical statements could it be?

a. 5.50x + 6y = 300 c. 5.50x + 6y ≥ 300 b. 5.50x + 6y > 300 d. 5.50x + 6y ≤ 300

14. Mrs. Roxas gave the cashier Php 500-bill for 3 adult’s tickets and 5 children’s tickets that cost more than Php 400. Suppose an adult ticket costs Php 75. Which of the following could be the cost of a children’s ticket?

a. Php 60 b. Php 45 c. Php 35 d. Php 30

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15. Mrs. Gregorio would like to minimize their monthly bills on electric and water consumption by oberving some energy and water saving measures. Which of the following should she prepare to come up with these energy and water saving measures?

I. Budget Plan II. Previous Electric and Water Bills III. Current Electric Power and Water Consumption Rates

a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III

16. The total amount Cora paid for 2 kilos of beef and 3 kilos of fish is less than Php 700. Suppose a kilo of beef costs Php 250. What could be the maximum cost of a kilo of fish to the nearest pesos?

a. Php 60 b. Php 65 c. Php 66 d. Php 67

17. Mr. Cruz asked his worker to prepare a rectangular picture frame such that its perimeter is at most 26 in. Which of the following could be the sketch of a frame that his worker may prepare?

a. c.

b. d.

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18. The Mathematics Club of Masagana National High School is raising at least Php 12,000 for their future activities. Its members are selling pad papers and pens to their school-mates. To determine the income that they generate, the treasurer of the club was asked to prepare an interactive graph which shows the costs of the pad papers and pens sold. Which of the following sketches of the interactive graph the treasurer may present?

a. c.

b. d.

19. A restaurant owner would like to make a model which he can use as guide in writing a linear inequality in two variables. He will use the inequality in determining the number of kilograms of pork and beef that he needs to purchase daily given a certain amount of money (C), the cost (A) of a kilo of pork, the cost (B) of a kilo of beef. Which of the following models should he make and follow?

I. Ax + By ≤ C II. Ax + By = C III. Ax + By ≥ C a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III 20. Mr. Silang would like to use one side of the concrete fence for the rectangular pig pen

that he will be constructing. This is to minimize the construction materials to be used. To help him determine the amount of construction materials needed for the other three sides whose total length is at most 20 m, he drew a sketch of the pig pen. Which of the following could be the sketch of the pig pen that Mr. Silang had drawn?

a. c.

b. d.

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What to KnowWhat to Know

Start the module by assessing your knowledge of the different mathematical concepts previously studied and your skills in performing mathematical operations. This may help you in understanding Linear Inequalities in Two Variables. As you go through this module, think of the following important question: “How do linear inequalities in two variables help you solve problems in daily life?” To find out the answer, perform each activity. If you find any difficulty in answering the exercises, seek the assistance of your teacher or peers or refer to the modules you have gone over earlier. To check your work, refer to the answers key provided at the end of this module.

WHEN DOES LESS BECOME MORE?Activity 1

Directions: Supply each phrase with the most appropriate word. Explain your answer briefly.

1. Less money, more __________2. More profit, less __________3. More smile, less __________4. Less make-up, more __________5. More peaceful, less __________6. Less talk, more __________7. More harvest, less __________8. Less work, more __________9. Less trees, more __________10. More savings, less __________

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a. How did you come up with your answer?b. How did you know that the words are appropriate for the given

phrases?c. When do we use the word “less”? How about “more”? d. When does less really become more?e. How do you differentiate the meaning of “less” and “less than”? How are these terms used in Mathematics?

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BUDGET…, MATTERS!Activity 2

Directions: Use the situation below to answer the questions that follow.

Amelia was given by her mother Php 320 to buy some food ingredients for “chicken adobo”. She made sure that it is good for 5 people.

f. How do you differentiate the meaning of “more” and “more than”? How are these terms used in Mathematics?g. Give at least two statements using “less”, “less than”, “more” and

“more than”.h. What other terms are similar to the terms “less”, “less than”, “more”

or “more than”? Give statements that make use of these terms. i. In what real-life situations are the terms such as “less than” and

“more than” used?

Howdidyoufindtheactivity?Wereyouabletogivereal-lifesituationsthatmakeuseof the terms less than and more than?Inthenextactivity,youwillseehowinequalitiesareillustratedinreal-life.

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?1. Suppose you were Amelia. Complete the following table with the

needed data.

Ingredients Quantity Cost per unit or piece

Estimated Cost

chickensoy saucevinegargarliconionblack peppersugartomatogreen pepperpotato

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EXPRESS YOURSELF!Activity 3

Directions: Shown below are two sets of mathematical statements. Use these to answer the questions that follow.

2. How did you estimate the cost of each ingredient?3. Was the money given to you enough to buy all the ingredients?

Justify your answer. 4. Suppose you do not know yet the cost per piece or unit of each

ingredient. How will you represent this algebraically?5. Suppose there are two items that you still need to buy. What

mathematical statement would represent the total cost of the two items?

Fromtheactivitydone,haveyouseenhowlinearinequalitiesintwovariablesareillustratedinreallife?Inthenextactivity,youwillseethedifferencesbetweenmathematicalexpressions,linearequations,andinequalities.

y = 2x + 1

3x + 4y = 15

y = 6x + 12 9y – 8 = 4x

10 – 5y = 7x

y > 2x + 1

3x + 4y < 15

y ≤ 6x + 12 9y – 8 < 4x

10 – 5y ≥ 7x

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1. How do you describe the mathematical statements in each set?2. What do you call the left member and the right member of each

mathematical statement?3. How do you differentiate 2x + 1 from y = 2x + 1? How about 9y – 8

and 9y – 8 = 4x?4. How would you differentiate mathematical expressions from

mathematical equations?5. Give at least three examples of mathematical expressions and

mathematical equations.6. Compare the two sets of mathematical statements. What statements

can you make?7. Which of the given sets is the set of mathematical equations? How

about the set of inequalities?8. How do you differentiate mathematical equations from inequalities?9. Give at least three examples of mathematical equations and

inequalities.

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“WHAT AM I?”Activity 4

Directions: Identify the situations which illustrate inequalities. Then write the inequality model in the appropriate column.

Real-Life Situations Classification(Inequality or Not) Inequality Model

1. The value of one Philippine peso (p) is less than the value of one US dollar (d).

2. According to the NSO, there are more female (f) Filipinos than male (m) Filipinos.

3. The number of girls (g) in the band is one more than twice the number of boys (b).

4. The school bus has a maximum seating capacity (c) of 80 persons

5. According to research, an average adult generates about 4 kg of waste daily (w).

6. To get a passing mark in school, a student must have a grade (g) of at least 75.

7. The daily school allowance of Jillean (j) is less than the daily school allowance of Gwyneth (g).

8. Seven times the number of male teachers (m) is the number of female teachers (f).

9. The expenses for food (f) is greater than the expenses for clothing (c).

10. The population (p) of the Philippines is about 103 000 000.

Wereyouabletodifferentiatebetweenmathematicalexpressionsandmathematicalequations?Howaboutmathematicalequationsandinequalities?Inthenextactivity,youwillidentifyreal-lifesituationsinvolvinglinearinequalities.

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1. How do you describe the situations in 3, 5, 8 and 10? How about the situations in 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9?

2. How do the situations in 3, 5, 8 and 10 differ from the situations in 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9?

3. What makes linear inequality different from linear equations?4. How can you use equations and inequalities in solving real-life

problems?

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Fromtheactivitydone,youhaveseenreal-lifesituationsinvolvinglinearinequalitiesintwovariables.Inthenextactivity,youwillshowthegraphsoflinearequationsintwovariables.Youneedthisskilltolearnaboutthegraphsoflinearinequalitiesintwovariables.

GRAPH IT! A RECALL… Activity 5

Directions: Show the graph of each of the following linear equations in a Cartesian coordinate plane.

1. y = x + 4 2. y = 3x – 1 3. 2x + y = 9

4. 10 – y = 4x

5. y = -4x + 9

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Directions: Below is the graph of the linear equation y = x + 3. Use the graph to answer the following questions.

1. How did you graph the linear equations in two variables?2. How do you describe the graphs of linear equations in two variables?3. What is the y-intercept of the graph of each equation? How about the

slope?4. How would you draw the graph of linear equations given the

y-intercept and the slope?

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Wereyouabletodrawanddescribethegraphsoflinearequationsintwovariables?Inthenexttask,youwillidentifythedifferentpointsandtheircoordinatesontheCartesianplane. These are some of the skills you need to understand linear inequalities in twovariablesandtheirgraphs.

INFINITE POINTS………Activity 6

1. How would you describe the line in relation to the plane where it lies?2. Name 5 points on the line y = x + 3. What can you say about the

coordinates of these points?3. Name 5 points not on the line y = x + 3. What can you say about the

coordinates of these points?4. What mathematical statement would describe all the points on the

left side of the line y = x + 3?

How about all the points on the right side of the line y = x + 3?

5. What conclusion can you make about the coordinates of points on the line and those which are not on the line?

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Fromtheactivitydone,youwereabletoidentifythesolutionsoflinearequationsandlinearinequalities.Buthowarelinearinequalitiesintwovariablesusedinsolvingreal-lifeproblems?Youwillfindtheseoutintheactivitiesinthenextsection.Beforeperformingthese activities, read and understand first important notes on linear inequalities in twovariablesandtheexamplespresented.

A linear inequality in two variables is an inequality that can be written in one of the following forms: Ax + By < C Ax + By ≤ C Ax + By > C Ax + By ≥ C where A, B, and C are real numbers and A and B are both not equal to zero.

Examples: 1. 4x – y > 1 4. 8x – 3y ≥ 14 2. x + 5y ≤ 9 5. 2y > x – 5 3. 3x + 7y < 2 6. y ≤ 6x + 11

Certain situations in real life can be modeled by linear inequalities.

Examples: 1. The total amount of 1-peso coins and 5-peso coins in the bag is more than Php 150.

The situation can be modeled by the linear inequality x + 5y > 150, where x is the number of 1-peso coins and y is the number of 5-peso coins.

2. Emily bought two blouses and a pair of pants. The total amount she paid for the items is not more than Php 980.

The situation can be modeled by the linear inequality 2x + y ≤ 980, where x is the cost of each blouse and y is the cost of a pair of pants.

The graph of a linear inequality in two variables is the set of all points in the rectangular coordinate system whose ordered pairs satisfy the inequality. When a line is graphed in the coordinate plane, it separates the plane into two regions called half- planes. The line that separates the plane is called the plane divider.

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To graph an inequality in two variables, the following steps could be followed.1. Replace the inequality symbol with an equal sign. The resulting equation becomes

the plane divider.

Examples: a. y > x + 4 y = x + 4 b. y < x – 2 y = x – 2 c. y ≥ -x + 3 y = -x + 3 d. y ≤ -x – 5 y = -x – 5

2. Graph the resulting equation with a solid line if the original inequality contains ≤ or ≥ symbol. The solid line indicates that all points on the line are part of the solution of the inequality. If the inequality contains < or > symbol, use a dashed or broken line. The dash or broken line indicates that the coordinates of all points on the line are not part of the solution set of the inequality.

a. y > x + 4 c. y ≥ -x + 3

b. y < x – 2 d. y ≤ -x – 5

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3. Choose three points in one of the half-planes that are not on the line. Substitute the coordinates of these points into the inequality. If the coordinates of these points satisfy the inequality or make the inequality true, shade the half-plane or the region on one side of the plane divider where these points lie. Otherwise, the other side of the plane divider will be shaded.

a. y > x + 4 c. y ≥ -x + 3

b. y < x – 2 d. y ≤ -x – 5

For example, points (0, 3), (2, 2), and (4, -5) do not satisfy the inequality y > x + 4. Therefore, the half-plane that does not contain these points will be shaded.The shaded portion constitutes the solution of the linear inequality.

For example, points (0, 5), (-3, 7), and (2, 10) do not satisfy the inequality y < x – 2.Therefore, the half-plane that does not contain these points will be shaded.The shaded portion constitutes the solution of the linear inequality.

For example, points (12, -3), (0, -9), and (3, -11) satisfy the inequality y ≤ -x – 5.Therefore, the half-plane containing these points will be shaded.The shaded portion constitutes the solution of the linear inequality.

For example, points (-2, 8), (0, 7), and (8, -1) satisfy the inequality y ≥ -x + 3.Therefore, the half-plane containing these points will be shaded.The shaded portion constitutes the solution of the linear inequality.

Learn more about Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

through the WEB. You may open the

following links.

1. http://l ibrary.think-quest.org/20991/alg /systems.html

2. http://www.kgsepg.com/project-id/6565-inequalities-two-vari-able

3. http://www.monterey-institute.org/courses/Algebra1/COURSE_TEXT_RESOURCE/U05_L2_T1_text_fi-nal.html

4. http://www.phschool.com/atschool/acade-my123/english/acad-emy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-237s.html

5. http://www.purple-math.com/modules/ineqgrph.html

6. http://math.tutorvista.com/algebra/linear-equat ions- in- two-variables.html

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Nowthatyoulearnedaboutlinearinequalitiesintwovariablesandtheirgraphs,youmaynowtrytheactivitiesinthenextsection.

What to ProcessWhat to Process

Your goal in this section is to learn and understand key concepts of linear inequalities in two variables including their graphs and how they are used in real-life situations. Use the mathematical ideas and the examples presented in answering the activities provided.

THAT’S ME!Activity 7

Directions: Tell which of the following is a linear inequality in two variables. Explain your answer.

1. 3x – y ≥ 12 6. -6x = 4 + 2y

2. 19 < y 7. x + 3y ≤ 7

3. y = 25 x 8. x > -8

4. x ≤ 2y + 5 9. 9(x – 2) < 15

5. 7(x - 3) < 4y 10. 13x + 6 < 10 – 7y

a. How did you identify linear inequalities in two variables? How about those which are not linear inequalities in two variables?

b. What makes a mathematical statement a linear inequality in two variables?

c. Give at least 3 examples of linear inequalities in two variables. Describe each.

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How did you find the activity?Were you able to identify linear inequalities in twovariables?Inthenextactivity,youwilldetermineifagivenorderedpairisasolutionofalinearinequality.

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WHAT’S YOUR POINT?Activity 8

COME AND TEST ME!Activity 9

Directions: State whether each given ordered pair is a solution of the inequality. Justify your answer.

1. 2x – y > 10; (7, 2) 6. -3x + y < -12; (0, -5)

2. x + 3y ≤ 8; (4, -1) 7. 9 + x ≥ y; (-6, 3)

3. y < 4x – 5; (0, 0) 8. 2y – 2x ≤ 14; (-3, -3)

4. 7x – 2y ≥ 6; (-3, -8) 9. 12 x + y > 5; (4,

12 )

5. 16 – y > x; (-1, 9) 10. 9x + 23 y < 2; (

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Directions: Tell which of the given coordinates of points on the graph satisfy the inequality. Justify your answer.

1. y < 2x + 2 a. (0, 2) b. (5, 1) c. (-4, 6) d. (8, -9) e. (-3, -12)

a. How did you determine if the given ordered pair is a solution of the inequality?

b. What did you do to justify your answer?

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Fromtheactivitydone,wereyouabletodetermineifthegivenorderedpairisasolutionofthelinearinequality?Inthenextactivity,youwilldetermineifthegivencoordinatesofpointsonthegraphsatisfyaninequality.

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2. 3x ≥ 12 – 6y a. (1, -1) b. (4, 0) c. (6, 3) d. (0, 5) e. (-2, 8)

3. 3y ≥ 2x – 6 5. 2x + y > 3 a. (0, 0) b. (3, -4) c. (0, -2) d. (-9, -1) e. (-5, 6)

4. -4y < 2x - 12 a. (2, 4) b. (-4, 5) c. (-2, -2) d. (8.2, 5.5)

e. (4, 12 )

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5. 2x + y > 3

a. (112 , 0)

b. (7, 1) c. (0, 0) d. (2, -12) e. (-10, -8)

a. How did you determine if the given coordinates of points on the graph satisfy the inequality?

b. What did you do to justify your answer?

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Wereyouable todetermine if thegivencoordinatesofpointson thegraphsatisfytheinequality?Inthenextactivity,youwillshadethepartoftheplanedividerwherethesolutionsoftheinequalityarefound.

COLOR ME!Activity 10

Directions: Shade the part of the plane divider where the solutions of the inequality is found.

1. y < x + 3 2. y – x > – 5

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Fromtheactivitydone,youwereabletoshadethepartoftheplanedividerwherethesolutionsoftheinequalityarefound.Inthenextactivity,youwilldrawanddescribethegraphoflinearinequalities.

3. x ≤ y – 4 5. 2x + y < 2

4. x + y ≥ 1

a. How did you determine the part of the plane to be shaded?b. Suppose a point is located on the plane where the graph of a linear

inequality is drawn. How do you know if the coordinates of this point is a solution of the inequality?

c. Give at least 5 solutions for each linear inequality.

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GRAPH AND TELL…Activity 11

Directions: Show the graph and describe the solutions of each of the following inequalities. Use the Cartesian coordinate plane below.

1. y > 4x

2. y > x + 2

3. 3x + y ≤ 5

4. y < 13 x

5. x – y < -2

a. How did you graph each of the linear inequalities?b. How do you describe the graphs of linear inequalities in two variables?c. Give at least 3 solutions for each linear inequality.d. How did you determine the solutions of the linear inequalities?

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Wereyouabletodrawanddescribethegraphoflinearinequalities?Wereyouabletogiveatleast3solutionsforeachlinearinequality?Inthenextactivity,youwilldeterminethelinearinequalitywhosegraphisdescribedbytheshadedregion.

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NAME THAT GRAPH!Activity 12

Directions: Write a linear inequality whose graph is described by the shaded region.

1. 4.

2. 5.

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a. How did you determine the linear inequality given its graph?b. What mathematics concepts or principles did you apply to come up

with the inequality?c. When will you use the symbol >, <, ≥, or ≤ in a linear inequality?

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Fromtheactivitydone,youwereabletodeterminethelinearinequalitywhosegraphis describedby the shaded region. In the succeedingactivity, youwill translate real-lifesituationsintolinearinequalitiesintwovariables.

TRANSLATE ME!Activity 13

Directions: Write each statement as linear inequality in two variables.

1. The sum of 20-peso bills (t) and fifty peso bills (f) is greater than Php 420.

2. The difference between the weight of Diana (d) and Princess (p) is at least 26.

3. Five times the length of a ruler (r) increased by 2 inches is less than the height of Daniel (h).

4. In a month, the total amount the family spends for food (f) and educational expenses (e) is at most Php 8,000.

5. The price of a motorcycle (m) less Php 36,000 is less than or equal to the price of a bicycle (b).

6. A dozen of short pants (s) added to half a dozen of pajamas (p) has a total cost of not greater than Php 960.

7. The difference of the number of 300-peso tickets (p) and 200-peso tickets (q) is not less than 30.

8. Thrice the number of red balls (r) is less than the number of blue balls (b).

9. The number of apples (a) more than twice the number of ponkans (p) is greater than 24.

10. Nicole bought 2 blouses (b) and 3 shirts (s) and paid not more than Php 1,150.

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a. How did you translate the given situations into linear inequalities?b. When do we use the term “at most”? How about “at least”?c. What other terms are similar to “at most”? How about “at least”?d. Give at least two statements that make use of these terms.e. In what real-life situations are the terms such as “at most” and “at least”

used?

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Wereyouabletotranslatereal-lifesituationsintolinearinequalitiesintwovariables?Inthenextactivity,youwillfindouthowlinearinequalitiesintwovariablesareusedinreal-lifesituationsandinsolvingproblems.

MAKE IT REAL!Activity 14

Directions: Answer the following questions. Give your complete solutions or explanations.

1. The difference between Connie’s height and Janel’s height is not more than 1.5 ft.a. What mathematical statement represents the difference in

heights of Connie and Janel? Define the variables used.b. Based on the mathematical statement you have given, who is

taller? Why? c. Suppose Connie’s height is 5 ft and 3 in, what could be the

height of Janel? Explain your answer.

2. A motorcycle has a reserved fuel of 0.5 liter which can be used if its 3-liter fuel tank is about to be emptied. The motorcycle consumes at most 0.5 liters of fuel for every 20 km of travel.a. What mathematical statement represents the amount of fuel

that would be left in the motorcycle’s fuel tank after travelling a certain distance if its tank is full at the start of travel?

b. Suppose the motorcycle’s tank is full and it travels a distance of 55 km, about how much fuel would be left in its tank?

c. If the motorcycle travels a distance of 130 km with its tank full, the amount of fuel in its tank be enough to cover the given distance? Explain your answer.

3. The total amount Jurene paid for 5 kilos of rice and 2 kilos of fish is less than Php 600.a. What mathematical statement represents the total amount

Jurene paid? Define the variables used.b. Suppose a kilo of rice costs Php 35. What could be the greatest

cost of a kilo of fish to the nearest pesos?c. Suppose Jurene paid more than Php 600 and each kilo of rice

costs Php 34. What could be the least amount she will pay for 2 kilos of fish to the nearest pesos?

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4. A bus and a car left a place at the same time traveling in opposite direction. After 2 hours, the distance between them is at most 350 km.a. What mathematical statement represents the distance between

the two vehicles after 2 hours? Define the variables used.b. What could be the average speed of each vehicle in kilometers

per hour?c. If the car travels at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, what could

be the maximum speed of the bus?d. If the bus travels at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, is it

possible that the car’s speed is 60 kilometers per hour? Explain or justify your answer.

e. If the car’s speed is 65 kilometers per hour, is it possible that the bus’ speed is 75 kilometers per hour? Explain or justify your answer.

Fromtheactivitydone,youwereabletofindouthowlinearinequalitiesintwovariablesareusedinreal-lifesituationsandinsolvingproblems.Canyougiveotherreal-lifesituationswherelinearinequalitiesintwovariablesareillustrated?Now,let’sgodeeperbymovingontothenextpartofthismodule.

What to UnderstandWhat to Understand

In this part, you are going to think deeper and test further your understanding of linear inequalities in two variables. After doing the following activities, you should be able to answer the question: In what other real-life situations will you be able to findtheapplicationsoflinearinequalitiesintwovariables?

Activity 15THINK DEEPER….

Directions: Answer the following questions. Give your complete solutions or explanations.

1. How do you differentiate linear inequalities in two variables from linear equations in two variables?

2. How many values of the variables would satisfy a given linear inequality in two variables? Give an example to support your answer.

3. Airen says any values of x and y satisfying the linear equation y = x + 5 also satisfy the inequality y < x + 5. Do you agree with Airen? Justify your answer.

4. Katherine bought some cans of sardines and corned beef. She gave the store owner Php 200 as payment. However, the owner told her that the amount is not enough. What could be the reasons? What mathematical statement would represent the given situation?

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5. Jay is preparing a 24-m2 rectangular garden in a 64-m2 vacant square lot. a. What could be the dimensions of the garden? b. Is it possible for Jay to prepare a 2 m by 12 m garden? Why?c. What mathematical statement would represent the possible

perimeter of the garden? Explain your answer.

What new insights do you have about linear inequalities in two variables? What new connections have you made for yourself?

Now extend your understanding. This time, apply what you have learned in real life by doing the tasks in the next section.

QU

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What to TransferWhat to Transfer In this section, you will be applying your understanding of linear inequalities in two variables through the following culminating activities that reflect meaningful and relevant situations. You will be given practical tasks wherein you will demonstrate your understanding.

LET’S ROLE-PLAY!Activity 16

Directions: Cite and role-play at least two situations in real-life where linear inequalities in two variables are illustrated. Formulate problems out of these situations then solve them. Show the graphs of the linear inequalities drawn from these situations.

RUBRIC: Real-life Situations on Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

4 3 2 1The situation is clear, realistic and the use of linear inequalities in two variables and other mathematical statements are properly illustrated. The problem formulated is relevant to the given situation and the answer is accurate.

The situation is clear and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is not illustrated. The problem formulated is related to the situation and the answer is correct.

The situation is not too clear and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is not illustrated. The problem formulated is related to the situation and the answer is incorrect.

The situation is not clear and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is not illustrated. The problem formulated is not related to the situation and the answer is incorrect.

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PLAN FIRST!Activity 17

Directions: Read the situation below then come up with the appropriate budget proposal. The budget proposal should be clear, realistic, and make use of linear inequalities in two variables and other mathematical statements.

Due to the rising prices of food commodities, you decided to raise broiler chickens for your family’s consumption. You sought permission from your parents and asked them to give you some amount to start with. Your parents agreed to give you some money; however, they still need to see how you will use it. They asked you to prepare a budget proposal for the chicken house that you will be constructing, the number of chickens to be raised, the amount of chicken feeds, and other expenses.

RUBRIC: Budget Proposal of Raising Broiler Chickens

4 3 2 1The budget proposal is clear, accurate, practical, and the use of linear inequalities in two variables and other mathematical statements are properly illustrated.

The budget proposal is clear, practical and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is illustrated.

The budget proposal is not too clear and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is not properly illustrated.

The budget proposal is not clear and the use of linear inequalities in two variables is not illustrated.

Howdidyoufindthedifferentperformancetasks?Howdidthetaskshelpyouseethereal world use of linear inequalities in two variables?

Youhavecompletedthislesson.Beforeyougotothenextlessononsystemoflinearequationandinequalities,youhavetoanswerthefollowingpost-assessment.

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SUMMARY/SYNTHESIS/GENERALIZATION

This module was about linear inequalities in two variables. In this module, you were able to differentiate between mathematical expressions and mathematical equations; differentiate between mathematical equations and inequalities; illustrate linear inequalities in two variables; graph linear inequalities in two variables on the coordinate plane; and solve real-life problems involving linear inequalities in two variables. More importantly, you were given the chance to formulate and solve real-life problems, and demonstrate your understanding of the lesson by doing some practical tasks.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS LESSON:

1. Cartesian coordinate plane – the plane that contains the x- and y-axes2. Coordinates of a point – any point on the plane that is identified by an ordered pair of

numbers denoted as (x, y)3. Geogebra – a dynamic mathematics software that can be used to visualize and

understand concepts in algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.4. Half plane – the region that is divided when a line is graphed in the coordinate plane5. Linear equation in two variables/mathematical equation – a mathematical statement

indicating that two expressions are equal and using the symbol “=” 6. Linear inequality in two variables – a mathematical statement that makes use of inequality

symbols such as >, <, ≥, ≤ and ≠ 7. Mathematical expression – the left or the right member of any mathematical statement8. Plane divider – the line that separates the cartesian coordinate plane into two half planes9. Slope of a line – the steepness of a non-vertical line10. Solutions of linear equations – points in the coordinate plane whose ordered pairs satisfy

the equality11. Solutions of linear inequalities – points in the coordinate plane whose ordered pairs

satisfy the inequality12. Variables – any quantity represented by a letter of the alphabet13. x-intercept – the x-coordinate of the point where a graph intersects the x-axis

REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS MODULE:

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Wilson, Patricia S., et. al. Mathematics, Applications and Connections, Course I, Glencoe Division of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Westerville, Ohio, 1993.

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WEBSITE Links as References and for Learning Activities:

1. http://algebralab.org/studyaids/studyaid.aspx?file=Algebra2_2-6.xml

2. http://edhelper.com/LinearEquations.htm

3. http://www.kgsepg.com/project-id/6565-inequalities-two-variables

4. http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/alg /systems.html

5. http://math.tutorvista.com/algebra/linear-equations-in-two-variables.html

6. https://sites.google.com/site/savannaholive/mathed-308/algebra1

7. http://www.algebra-class.com/graphing-inequalities.html

8. http://www.beva.org/maen50980/Unit04/LI-2variables.htm

9. http://www.classzone.com/books/algebra_1/page_build.cfm?id=lesson5&ch=6

10. http://www.mathchamber.com/algebra7/unit_06/unit_6.htm

11. http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/linear_equation/linear-inequality.php

12. http://www.montereyinstitute.org/courses/Algebra1/COURSE_TEXT_RESOURCE/U05_L2_T1_text_final.html

13. http://www.netplaces.com/algebra-guide/graphing-linear-relationships/graphing-linear-inequalities-in-two-variables.htm

14. http://www.netplaces.com/search.htm?terms=linear+inequalities+in+two+variables

15. http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rmuhamma/Algorithms/MyAlgorithms/MathAlgor/linear.html

16. http://www.purplemath.com/modules/ineqgrph.html

17. http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/lperez/algebra2go/begalgebra/index.html#systems

18. http://www.tutorcircle.com/solving-systems-of-linear-equations-and-inequalities- t71gp.html#close_iframe#close_iframe

19. http://www.wyzant.com/Help/Math/Algebra/Graphing_Linear_Inequalities.aspx

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WEBSITE Links for Videos:

1. http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-237s.html

2. http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=linear+inequalities+in+two+variables

3. http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=systems+of+linear+equations+and+inequalities

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